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The Bhishm class of tugboats are a series of six Template:Convert bollard pull tugboats being built by Titagarh Shipyard near Kolkata, for the Indian Navy.
History
The contract for the construction of 6 Template:Convert bollard pull tugboats was signed on 12 November 2021 by Titagarh Shipyard and the Indian Navy (IN) at Template:INRConvert. The tugboat features a high indigenous content. Secondary roles of the tugboat also includes providing firefighting services to ships at harbour and limited search and rescue operations while at anchor.[1] The presence of tugs will support IN's operational responsibilities by making it easier for naval vessels and submarines to berth and unberth, turn, and manoeuvre in restricted waters.[2][3]
Ships in the class
| Ship name | Yard number | Keel laying | Launch date | Induction date | Home port |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INS Bhishm | 335 | 27 October 2022[1] | 14 January 2024[4] | ||
| INS Bahubali | 336 | 12 March 2024[5] | |||
| INS Ashva | 337 | 3 March 2023[6] | 3 October 2024[2] | ||
| INS Yuvan | 338 | 12 March 2024[5] | 26 March 2025[7] | Visakhapatnam | |
| INS Ojas | 339 | 2 April 2025[8] | 27 June 2025[9] | ||
| INS Sabal | 340 | 27 May 2025[10] |
See also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Keel Laying of First and Second 25t Bollard Pull Tugs. Press Information Bureau(2022-10-27). Retrieved 2024-10-04.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 LAUNCH OF 25T BOLLARD PULL TUG, ASHVA (YARD 337). Press Information Bureau(3 October 2024). Retrieved 2024-10-04.
- ↑ Titagarh Rail Systems Launches Second 25T Bollard Pull Tug for Indian Navy -, forceindia(2024-03-17). Retrieved 2024-10-04.
- ↑ LAUNCH OF 25T BOLLARD PULL TUG, BHISHM AT M/s TITAGARH RAIL SYSTEMS LTD, KOLKATA. Press Information Bureau(2024-01-14). Retrieved 2024-10-04.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 LAUNCH AND KEEL LAYING OF 25T BOLLARD PULL TUG BAHUBALI AND YUVAN AT M/s TITAGARH RAIL SYSTEMS LIMITED, KOLKATA. Press Information Bureau(2024-03-12). Retrieved 2024-10-04.
- ↑ Keel Laid for Third of Six New Indian Navy 25T Bollard Pull Tugs. SeaWaves Magazine. Retrieved 2024-10-04.
- ↑ INDUCTION OF FOURTH 25T BOLLARD PULL TUG YUVAN (YARD 338). Press Information Bureau(2025-03-26). Retrieved 2025-03-27.
- ↑ LAUNCHING OF FIFTH 25T BOLLARD PULL TUG OJAS (YARD 339). Press Information Bureau(2025-04-02). Retrieved 2025-04-02.
- ↑ INDUCTION OF FIFTH 25T BOLLARD PULL TUG OJAS (YARD 339). Press Information Bureau(2025-06-28). Retrieved 2025-07-01.
- ↑ LAUNCHING OF SIXTH 25T BOLLARD PULL TUG SABAL (YARD 340). Press Information Bureau(2025-05-28). Retrieved 2025-05-29.